Spiced Hot Chocolate
Is it even Christmas without a cup of warm, and delicious hot chocolate? December is the month for cosying up with friends and family, and a mug of hot chocolate makes it even better! There are so many ways to make hot chocolate and trust me I’ve tried them all, before finally settling on this as the BEST hot chocolate recipe. It’s creamy, silky smooth and intensely chocolatey with both cocoa and dark chocolate being used! The spices add just the right amount Marshallows round up the experience!
Recipe – Spiced Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- Whole milk – 1 cup (240 ml)
- Sugar – 1 tbsp
- Star anise – 1
- Dark chocolate – 1/2 cup, chopped
- Cocoa powder – 1 tbsp
- Cinnamon powder – 1/2 tsp
- A pinch of nutmeg powder
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan, add milk and and star anise. Let it simmer for a few minutes then add the sugar, dark chocolate, cocoa powder, cinnamon powder and nutmeg powder.
- Use a whisk to stir well. Make sure there are no lumps.
- Bring the milk to a boil and keep stirring until all of the chocolate is melted.
- Switch off the flame and pour into cups while still hot.
- Top with toasted marshmallows, whipped cream or chopped chocolate and serve hot.
